Nine arrested across Ballarat in major night-time car theft crackdown
Nine people have been arrested across Ballarat in a major night-time crackdown targeting car thieves and rogue drivers in the city.
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Nine arrested in Ballarat car theft crackdown
Good morning, Ballarat. A chilly 5 degrees and partly cloudy, but the news is busy.
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Three Ballarat men arrested following Dandenong aggravated home invasion
Three Ballarat men have been arrested after police launched multi-suburb raids following an armed aggravated home invasion in Dandenong.
Magistrate makes bail call on alleged driver in Shane Avery hit-run case
A magistrate has made a bail call on Luton Murray, the alleged driver charged with culpable driving causing death in the Shane Avery hit-run case.
Applications Open for Round 1 2026/27 Community Impact Grants
Applications have opened for Round 1 of the City of Ballarat's 2026/27 Community Impact Grants Program, welcoming community groups, clubs and organisations to apply.
'Gutted': headliner of country music festival set for Victoria Park cancels
The headliner of the country music festival set for Victoria Park has cancelled, with organisers saying they understand some fans may be disappointed.
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